Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of musical instruments, founded in 1857 by Matthias Hohner (1833–1902). The roots of the Hohner firm are in Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg. Since its foundation, and though known for its harmonicas, Hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, electric, acoustic, resonator and classical guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles (under the brand name Lanikai) From the 1940s through 1990s, the company also manufactured various electric/electronic keyboards. Especially in the 1960s and 1990s, they manufactured a range of innovative and popular electromechanical keyboard instruments; the cembalet, pianet, basset, guitaret, and clavinet. In the 1980s, several Casio synths were sold under the Hohner brand - for example, the Casio HT-3000/Hohner KS61midi and the VZ-1/HS-2). Nowadays, Hohner produces harmonicas, melodicas, accordions and recorder flutes.
Hohner best sellers
Hohner – Big River – G – 590
- Key of G
- Responsive Brass Reeds
- German Quality and Craftsmanship
- Plastic Body
- Great Sounding
Hohner – Marine Band 1896 – G
- Key of G major
- Single lacquered pear wood comb
- Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade
Hohner – Big River – C – 590
- Key of C
- Responsive Brass Reeds
- German Quality and Craftsmanship
- Plastic Body
- Great Sounding
Hohner – Special 20 – C – Progressive Series No. 560/20
THE WORLD’S MOST COPIED HARMONICA DESIGN
A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability and comparatively affordable price. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best possible bet.Hohner – Hot Metal – G – Enthusiast Series No. 572/20
THE METAL HARP
Powerful, loud, fast – metal and rock can be a sonic steam train. A wall of sound, with fast drums, hard guitars, and strong melodies. When thinking of metal, would you consider the harmonica to be a suitable instrument? Well, it is! And with the Hot Metal, you have the perfect first tester to see how a harmonica would work with your metal sound. But be warned: you will fall in love with it.Hohner – Marine Band 1896 – E
- Key of E major
- Single lacquered pear wood comb
- Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade